meech

intransitive verb

ˈmēch

-ed/-ing/-es

1

now dialectal

a

: to move in a furtive or cringing manner : skulk, sneak

b

: to play truant

2

now dialectal : to complain in an ailing or peevish manner : whine

Word History

Etymology

Middle English muchen, michen, mechen to steal, skulk, probably from Old North French muchier to hide, lurk

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